How to treat anal prolapse
Disease description:
The past two days I noticed a small fleshy lump protruding from the anus. After going to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor diagnosed it as rectal prolapse. I would like to undergo treatment—how is rectal prolapse treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Rectal prolapse, also known as anal prolapse, is a common anorectal condition. Treatment for rectal prolapse should be selected according to the severity of the condition. For mild cases, conservative management is usually the first-line approach, including immediate manual reduction after defecation, avoidance of triggering factors, and pelvic floor muscle (levator ani) exercises to improve sphincter function. For internal mucosal prolapse, injection therapy can be an effective option, involving the injection of sclerosing agents into the prolapsed area to fix the mucosa to the underlying muscular layer. In adults with complete rectal prolapse, surgical intervention is typically necessary, such as abdominal or perineal rectopexy. In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has become a commonly used method due to its advantages of minimal invasiveness and faster recovery. Patients should receive treatment under the guidance of a physician to ensure optimal outcomes.
